Towards a Theory of Information Strategy: Exploiting Market Opaqueness in Search

Description: Towards a Theory of Information Strategy by Onno Truijens This dissertation develops the outlines of a theory of information strategy. It addresses the way in which firms decide to influence market transparency either negatively by allowing and maintaining the existence of information imperfections or positively by actively addressing and solving them in their search for above-normal economic returns (i.e. rent). In order to explicitly focus on the rent-earning potential of information imperfections, InfoRent is introduced as a new rent type. The theoretical framework that is developed draws on an integrate theoretical basis including Industrial Organization Economics, the Competence perspective, Evolutionary Economics and Information Economics. The framework is refined and empirically explored by means of an in-depth case study in the Dutch leisure travel industry that examines the information strategy of a tour operator, an airline and an online travel agent.The dissertation was awarded the Thesis of the Year 2004 award by the NOBEM (Netherlands Organization for Research in Business Economics and Management). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This dissertation develops the outlines of a theory of information strategy. It addresses the way in which firms decide to influence market transparency either negatively by allowing and maintaining the existence of information imperfections or positively by actively addressing and solving them in their search for above-normal economic returns (i.e. rent). In order to explicitly focus on the rent-earning potential of information imperfections, InfoRent is introduced as a new rent type. The theoretical framework that is developed draws on an integrate theoretical basis including Industrial Organization Economics, the Competence perspective, Evolutionary Economics and Information Economics. The framework is refined and empirically explored by means of an in-depth case study in the Dutch leisure travel industry that examines the information strategy of a tour operator, an airline and an online travel agent. The dissertation was awarded the Thesis of the Year 2004 award by the NOBEM (Netherlands Organization for Research in Business Economics and Management). Author Biography Onno Truijens obtained his Ph.D. at the department of Business Studies of the Amsterdam Business School. As assistant professor of Information Management he further elaborated on the topic of his dissertation in both research and teaching. He currently works as an information management consultant for the Utrecht Police. Details ISBN3836479656 Author Onno Truijens Short Title TOWARDS A THEORY OF INFO STRAT Pages 352 Language English ISBN-10 3836479656 ISBN-13 9783836479653 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle Exploiting Market Opaqueness in Search for InfoRent DOI 10.1604/9783836479653 UK Release Date 2008-03-27 Imprint VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. Country of Publication Germany Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. Publication Date 2008-03-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132486945;

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